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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 582.72 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 582.72 and 247.58 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 582.72 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/582.72 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 582.72 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 144,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,266.90/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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